Technology resources
Guelph Public Library supports equitable access to information with the provision of our technology resources.
Computer and internet devices
Internet resources
Internet computers
Internet computers are available at every library location (except the Bookmobile). They may be accessed with a valid Guelph Public Library card or with a guest pass. Use a computer for 60 minutes at a library branch or for as long as you need at the Main Library. These computers have Microsoft Office 2019, USB slots, and the ability to print.
On-site Wi-Fi
All Guelph Public Library locations have publicly available Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi hotspots
Borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot or Samsung Galaxy Tab A to connect multiple devices to the internet. You are required to have a Guelph Public Library card and photo I.D. to borrow these devices.
The Wi-Fi range extender
The Wi-Fi range extender works with any Wi-Fi router to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones.
Digital device resources
Internet computers
Internet computers are available at every library location (except the Bookmobile). They may be accessed with a valid Guelph Public Library card or with a guest pass. Use a computer for 60 minutes at a library branch or for as long as you need at the Main Library. These computers have Microsoft Office 2019, USB slots, and the ability to print.
Accessible computers
Screen magnification, text narration, and an on-screen keyboard are available on all public computers. There is a large print keyboard available for use at each library location. Accessed with a valid Guelph Public Library card or with a guest pass.
Laptop and tablet loan
Devices can be checked out at the Circulation desk at the Main Library with a valid Guelph Public Library card. In-library use only.
Wi-Fi enabled tablets
Borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot or Samsung Galaxy Tab A to connect multiple devices to the internet. You are required to have a Guelph Public Library card and photo I.D. to borrow these devices.
Chromebook loan
Chromebooks can be checked out with photo I.D. and a valid Guelph Public Library card.
Chromebook loan - Upper Grand District School Board
Chromebooks are available for loan to Upper Grand District School Board students with a valid Guelph Public Library card.
Virtual court services
All Guelph court appearances are now operating via Zoom video conference or by telephone. The Library, in partnership with Legal Aid Ontario, opens a new window and the John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington, opens a new window, offers court tablets for individuals to use if they need to attend Guelph court appearances virtually.
Visit the Main Library at 100 Norfolk Street and ask library staff for a court tablet. You are not required to have a Guelph Public Library card; however, you will be required to provide some form of collateral, such as identification, to borrow the court tablet. If you require any assistance, please ask library staff. When your court appearance is over, return the court tablet to library staff in exchange for your collateral.
Tech help
Access tech help
Additional resources
Supportive technology resources
Printing and copying
Makerspace
Assistive technology
Is our technology helping you?
The Guelph Public Library has partnered with fifty library systems in Ontario to be part of The Bridge Project. The Bridge Project helps Ontario libraries demonstrate the value of technology services offered and provides critical feedback to help us manage technology resources more efficiently and effectively.
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